A new scientific analysis has concluded that decades of climate change, not simple geological bad luck, helped set the stage for the glacier collapse that unleashed catastrophic flooding across Nepal and Tibet in late August — a disaster that has killed more than 1,300 people, with thousands still missing. What Happened On August 26 The disaster began with a rare rock … [Read more...] about Scientists say warming destabilized Nepal glacier before collapse that killed 1,300
CLIMATE CHANGE
The Ocean Current That Feeds The World Is Weakening — And The Consequences Could Be Severe
Earth may seem too vast to be fragile, but a growing body of climate research suggests one of the planet's most important — and least visible — support systems is already showing serious cracks, with consequences that could reach directly into the world's food supply. One Of Earth's Four Key Pillars A 2024 study identified four critical systems that help keep the planet's … [Read more...] about The Ocean Current That Feeds The World Is Weakening — And The Consequences Could Be Severe
This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
This summer may not have broken the global heat record yet, but scientists warn that the most intense heat could still be ahead. Wildfires are burning across parts of North America and Europe, powerful heat waves are striking cities, and ocean temperatures remain exceptionally high. At the same time, a strengthening El Niño is forecast to add more heat to an already warming … [Read more...] about This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
Extinct toad from the ice age discovered at Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown extinct toad species hidden for nearly a century inside the collections of Los Angeles’ famous La Brea Tar Pits. The tiny amphibian, named Spea labreae after the tar pits, represents the first extinct Ice Age amphibian ever identified from Los Angeles and only the second known extinct Pleistocene amphibian from North … [Read more...] about Extinct toad from the ice age discovered at Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits
Gray Whales Are Washing Ashore Dead Across the U.S. West Coast, Raising New Alarm Among Scientists
The sight of a gray whale surfacing off the Pacific Coast has long been one of nature's most remarkable spectacles. Every year these giants travel thousands of miles between the warm breeding lagoons of Mexico and the rich feeding grounds of the Arctic, making one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth. But in 2026, that ancient journey is being overshadowed by a … [Read more...] about Gray Whales Are Washing Ashore Dead Across the U.S. West Coast, Raising New Alarm Among Scientists